Bessemer Composite Squadron Open House
Come Visit Civil Air Patrol's Bessemer Composite Squadron!
The Bessemer Composite Squadron is hosting an Open House for youth ages 12-18, parents, adults, and STEM educators to learn what it is like to be part of Civil Air Patrol.
Location:
Bessemer Composite Squadron 087
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Want to join a group that values Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect? Join volunteers serving
America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures!
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Do you look up every time you hear a plane fly overhead?
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Are you the go-to for all things aerospace at your school?
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Love investing in youth?
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Have a passion for helping others on their worst day?
Explore our three primary programs:
Aerospace Education (model rocketry, weather, flight, space, and more!)
Cadet Programs (Advance your leadership skills, develop your character, explore community service, and enhance your physical and mental fitness!)
Emergency Services (From disaster relief to search and rescue operations, CAP’s volunteers are highly trained and equipped to respond to a variety of emergencies.)

Youth: Meet members of our Cadet Squadron
Parents: Meet leaders of our Cadet Programs
Adults: Explore all the roles and opportunities available to Adult Members
Teachers: Sign up as an Aerospace Education Member and receive a free Orientation flight and free Aerospace/STEM learning resources!

About Civil Air Patrol
Founded in 1941 and established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, Civil Air Patrol is chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training, and education. Civil Air Patrol is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.